Marie Morth Halter, 91, Waldorf, MD. Marie was born in New London, Connecticut on March 21, 1924. She passed away peacefully on August 2, 2015 surrounded by her family.

She is survived by Donald Halter, her husband of 61 years; three children, Donna Knott (Donald), Kevin Halter (Sandy), and Eric Halter (Mary Beth); seven grandchildren, Renee, CJ, Nathan, Emily, Justin, Austin, and Kristin; seven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and three brothers, Joe, Hank, and Larry Morth. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Morth, and her sister JoAnn Auwood.

Marie proudly served in the US Navy during WWII (1944-1946) as a telegraph operator. Later in life, after raising her children, Marie devoted herself to helping Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Over many years, she served as Commander, Chaplain, and Transportation Coordinator for the DAV, Chapter 36, in Waldorf, MD. She was also instrumental in the establishment of the Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum in Newburg, MD. Well into her years, Marie remained active and enjoyed gardening, bowling with her Senior Bowling League, and race walking in the Senior Olympics.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marie's name to the Disabled American Veterans organization: http://www.dav.org. Arrangements provided by Huntt Funeral Home.